TEFL International’s course in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is a fantastic choice for earning your certification to teaching English. Jobs are plentiful in Vietnam, Asia and the rest of the world if you wish to travel beyond local borders after the course.
HCMC is the biggest and most vibrant city in Vietnam. Some still refer to it as Saigon but regardless of what it’s called, both the city, and our course will not disappoint you. Take leisurely strolls down neighborhood streets and you’ll find a plethora of tea shops, cafes, markets and canals—not to mention, a bustling population unlike anywhere else in the world.
HCMC has a recent and world-famous past so an abundance of attractions await anyone who takes our course. Visit the Historical Museum with artifacts ranging from the Bronze Age up until the days of Ho Chi Minh himself. Ben Thanh Market is the largest in the city and you can walk through it just as the locals have done for decades. Visit the War Crime Museum to catch up on exhibits dedicated to victims of both American and Vietnamese war crimes. It also houses an array of military artifacts dating back to the time of the French colonialists. And don’t forget to drop by China Town to visit the Thien Hau Temple.
Despite its recent past, energy and optimism can be felt coming from locals and visitors alike. Many multinational companies have set up shop here, yet HCMC has retained its original Vietnamese dynamics.
Nearby, you’ll find wonderful beaches along the coast and sprawling mountains inland. No matter where you turn in HCMC, you’ll find the hospitality and charm coming from the city’s friendly people.
Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!The School
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is a cosmopolitan city where roughly seven million people mix and mingle every day. Still commonly referred to as “Saigon”, it has remained as the country’s hub for finance and business.
Come and experience a city where history and modernity exist side-by-side, as seen where skyscrapers exist next to faded colonial buildings. Despite the city’s modernization, HCMC’s traditional and cultural aspects are here to be found in a variety of pagodas and historical sites such as Reunification Hall, the Old Post Office and even Notre Dame Cathedral.
Vibrant nightlife in HCMC can be found inside the city’s numerous local and international bars and cafes which are centrally located in the city center. Cuisine here is superb and you can choose from Vietnamese and Chinese as well as French and other European fare.
TEFL Course Location in Ho Chi Minh City
TEFL International’s training center in HCMC is in very close proximity to a large number of banks, shops, parks and restaurants. There’s a backpacker area nearby where you can exchange travels stories and suggestions for future destinations. Food and drink is very affordable in this area.
School facilities include free internet, refreshments and well-equipped classrooms. All other teaching resources and materials will also be provided at no additional charge.
Our training staff is very experienced and dedicated. Trainers are always eager to help with any difficulties inside, or outside the classroom. They, as well as our local staff will do everything they can to ensure you’re able to complete the course successfully and ready to enter the classroom as a real ESL teacher. As such, HCMC is an ideal location for your TEFL Course in Vietnam.
Accommodation
TEFL International offers you wide range of accommodation options in Ho Chi Minh City. Your choices range from up-scale hotels to basic guesthouses. Regardless of your budget, all rooms are clean and comfortable with a private bathroom and adequate furnishings. Once you confirm your place on the course by completing your deposit payment, you’ll be sent a long list of specific accommodation options.
Some of the options also offer our TEFL International trainees additional amenities such as cable television, drinking water and laundry facilities.
Course dates
2025
- 10 February 2025 - 7 March 2025
- 10 March 2025 - 4 April 2025
- 12 May 2025 - 6 June 2025
- 9 June 2025 - 4 July 2025
- 7 July 2025 - 1 August 2025
- 4 August 2025 - 29 August 2025
- 8 September 2025 - 3 October 2025
- 6 October 2025 - 31 October 2025
- 3 November 2025 - 28 November 2025
- 1 December 2025 - 26 December 2025
Course fees
The total price is divided into: deposit and balance.
The deposit may be paid via a) credit card b) Paypal c) wire transfer d) Western Union.
The balance of the course fee must be paid by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the training center on the first day of the course.
US$ 600
US$ 1090
Accomodation Fees
The accommodation fees are not part of the course price and you are free to choose whichever accommodation option you prefer.
You are not obliged to use the accommodation provided by the school and you are welcome to make your own accommodation arrangements. If you choose to use our accommodation, it should be paid for either by cash, PayPal or bank transfer directly to the school at the start of the course.
US$ 270
Special offer for Ho Chi Minh:
Complimentary five-hour Vietnamese language course (available after completion of the TESOL course), focusing on basic communication skills and language relevant to the classroom environment. This is designed to facilitate smoother communication and integration for Ho Chi Minh graduates, especially those who may be new to the region or the language.